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Ukraine has agreed a 'permanent ceasefire' with rebels in the country's east after Proshenko talked with Putin over phone.

Ukraine Agrees Permanent Truce with Separatists as Poroshenko Yields to Putin's Dictate?

Ukraine has reportedly agreed a 'permanent ceasefire' with rebels in the country's east after Proshenko talked with Putin over phone.

Sep 3, 2014

Priyanka Chopra Promotes Mary Kom in Delhi

New Delhi, September 03 (ANI): Bollywood beauty Priyanka Chopra was in the capital to promote her upcoming flick Mary Kom. The Movie is the first female biopic based on the life of five time World Champion and Olympic Bronze Medalist boxer Mary Kom. Talking about the movie at a promotional event the Desi Girl said. Priyanka is now keeping her fingers crossed as the movie is set to hit the theaters on 5 September.

Sep 3, 2014

Politicos take on Modi for playing politics over Bhagwat Gita

New Delhi, Sept 3 (ANI): Politicos from rival parties on Wednesday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for politicizing the issue of presenting Bhagwat Gita to the Emperor of Japan. Taking a jibe at the leaders of rival parties, Modi on Tuesday had said that his secular friends in India might not like him presenting the gift.

Sep 3, 2014

PM Modi's visit to Japan draws mixed responses from Indian politicos

New Delhi, Sep 3 (ANI): Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, departed for New Delhi on Wednesday (September 03) after completing his first major bilateral trip, a five-day state visit to Japan, where both countries mutually agreed to carry their strategic and business ties forward. However, Prime Minister Modi's visit to Japan drew mixed responses from Indian politicos. Leaders of NCP and Congress expressed disappointment over unsuccessful nuclear deal talks. However, the BJP said that Modi's visit has been a great boost for the country.

Sep 3, 2014

BJP condemns Congress' comment on 100 days of government

New Delhi, Sep 03 (ANI): BJP leaders on Wednesday strongly condemned the Congress party for commenting on BJP government's 100 days of governance. BJP leader Prabhat Jha has said that nothing else than giving unnecessary comments can be expected from the Congress party. BJP leader Sambit Patra said that the BJP government has tried to fulfill its target in the first 100 days. Meanwhile, BJP leader Nalin Kohli said that Congress should not be bothered about what Prime Minister Narendra Modi did in Japan, they should instead be worried about the condition of their own party.

Sep 3, 2014

Politicos react as Goa MLA asks to apply dress code for men on beaches

New Delhi, Sep 03 (ANI): Political leaders on Wednesday reacted over the remark of a Goa MLA who asked for dress code for men on beaches. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that some people want to take the country backward instead of forward. BJP leader Sambit Patra said that India is a democratic nation so one cannot impose restrictions of any kind. He added that in any way if a woman is being disturbed by a man, action should be taken against him.

Sep 3, 2014

Politicians condemn ISIS for killing another journalist

New Delhi, Sept 3 (ANI): Politicians in India have condemned the ISIS that has recently uploaded another video purportedly showing the beheading of a second American journalist, Steven Sotloff, and warning President Barack Obama that as long as US airstrikes against the militant group continue, "our knife will continue to strike the necks of your people." Leaders from various political parties opposed the act of brutality by ISIS.

Sep 3, 2014

Sadananda Gowda Son Rape Case: Director Rishi Claims he Married Mythriya in 2004

Kannada director Rishi has come out with fresh allegations against actress Mythriya Gowda.

Sep 3, 2014

Politicos condemn attack on BJP MLA Jitender Singh Shunty

New Delhi, Sept 03 (ANI): Political leaders on Wednesday condemned the attack on BJP MLA Jitender Singh Shunty. Shunty was attacked by an unidentified man in Delhi's Vivek Vihar area on Wednesday morning. Shots were fired outside Singh's house as the man tried to attack him. Singh escaped unhurt while the assailant flee from the spot after the MLA called for help. The incident was caught on a CCTV camera at Shunty's home.

Sep 3, 2014

Bihar CM faces flak for backing black marketing by 'small traders'

New Delhi, Sept 03 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Wednesday received flak for backing black marketing by 'small traders'. Manjhi who of late, has been making news for repeatedly putting his foot in the mouth stirred up another storm when he said that businessmen and traders involved in small time black marketing and hoarding need not worry and can continue with the practice. Manjhi said that his government would forgive all those small traders who indulge in black marketing worth small amount in order to see that their children gets education. He also said that his government was with the Centre in getting the black money from abroad and asked for action against those big fish who are involved in corruption.

Sep 3, 2014

Will forgive small traders who indulge in black marketing: Bihar CM

Patna, Sept 03 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi who of late, has been making news for repeatedly putting his foot in the mouth stirred up another storm when he said that businessmen and traders involved in small time black marketing and hoarding need not worry and can continue with the practice. Manjhi said that his government would forgive all those small traders who indulge in black marketing worth small amount in order to see that their children gets education. He also said that his government was with the Centre in getting the black money from abroad and asked for action against those big fish who are involved in corruption.

Sep 3, 2014

IS: 'Our Knife will Continue to Strike the Necks of your People'. Will Obama Retaliate?

Will Obama retaliate in Syria after Iraq? Senator Bill Nelson certainly thinks so.

Sep 3, 2014

World 'losing the battle' to contain Ebola: MSF

International medical agency Medecins Sans Frontieres says the world is 'losing the battle' to contain Ebola and calls for a global biological disaster response to get aid and personnel to west Africa. Duration: 01:23

Sep 3, 2014

BJP MLA Jitender Singh Shunty shot at in Delhi, escapes unhurt

New Delhi, Sept 03 (ANI): BJP MLA Jitender Singh Shunty was attacked by an unidentified man in Delhi's Vivek Vihar area on Wednesday morning. Shots were fired outside Singh's house as the man tried to attack him. Singh escaped unhurt while the assailant flee from the spot after the MLA called for help. The incident was caught on a CCTV camera at Shunty's home.

Sep 3, 2014

Landslide in Thane kills one, injures seven

Thane, Sept 03 (ANI): Landslide caused by heavy rains in Thane district in Maharashtra claimed life of an eight-year-old girl and left seven others injured. Assistant Commissioner of Police, Prashant Khere, said the incident happened in Gayatri Nagar area. The residents along with the fire officials carried out the rescue operation as they pulled people out from under the debris. The injured have been admitted to a nearby government hospital.

Sep 3, 2014